21GRAMS- VP, Medical Strategy Director

Title: VP, Medical Strategy Director Location: Remote or Hybrid (U.S.) Reports To: Head of Medical Strategy Pay Range: $200,000 - $225,000 What You’ll Do Scientific Storyteller – Turn data into direction and evidence into inspiration. Help teams uncover strategic implications hidden within the science and ensure every idea is grounded in a compelling medical truth. Strategic Leader – Lead medical strategy across brands, franchises, and new business opportunities. Define scientific narratives, identify strategic opportunities, and shape positioning, messaging, and communication platforms. Creative Partner – Work hand‑in‑hand with creative and brand strategy teams to elevate the work. Elevate ideas, not just review them. Trusted Client Advisor – Engage clients as a senior strategic partner, navigating complex scientific and commercial challenges while earning credibility through expertise and thoughtful counsel. Quality Champion – Ensure scientific rigor and medical accuracy across deliverables while maintaining a sharp focus on strategic relevance and business impact. Inspiring Teacher – Mentor junior team members, strengthen agency medical acumen, and help clients think differently about their brands and opportunities. New Business Catalyst – Play an active role in pitches, workshops, and growth initiatives, bringing scientific leadership and strategic thinking that helps win new business. Builder – Help shape the future of Medical Strategy at 21GRAMS—developing frameworks, processes, thought leadership, and capabilities that keep us ahead of where healthcare marketing is going. Qualifications Advanced scientific degree required (PharmD, PhD, MD, DO, NP, PA, or equivalent). 10+ years of experience in pharmaceutical advertising, healthcare communications, medical strategy, or related healthcare marketing environments. Significant agency experience supporting pharmaceutical and biotech brands. Deep understanding of promotional healthcare communications across HCP, patient, and consumer audiences. Experience leading scientific and strategic discussions with senior‑level clients. Demonstrated success partnering with creative, strategy, and account teams to develop breakthrough work. Experience contributing to new business pitches and agency growth initiatives. Strong presentation, storytelling, and facilitation skills. Ability to simplify complex science into clear, compelling strategic direction. Experience managing, mentoring, and developing talent. Bonus Points For Experience in rare disease, oncology, immunology, neuroscience, infectious disease, or specialty care categories. Launch experience across pre‑launch, launch, and lifecycle brands. Experience leading workshops, advisory boards, and KOL engagements. A healthy obsession with healthcare, culture, technology, and where they're headed next. Real Chemistry is an Equal Opportunity employer. We continually strive to build and sustain an inclusive and equitable work environment where our employees feel empowered to leverage all they bring from their personal lived experience and professional expertise, to make our team the best in the industry. We encourage motivated and qualified applicants to apply without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, ethnic or national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Real Chemistry operates. Should you require accommodations throughout the interview process please let your recruiter know. #J-18808-Ljbffr Real Chemistry